Heart of the Beast
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| Directed by | David Ayer |
| Written by | Cameron Alexander |
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| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Heart of the Beast is an upcoming American action adventure film directed by David Ayer and written by Cameron Alexander, starring Brad Pitt, who also serves as a producer. The film is about a former Navy SEAL and his retired combat dog who attempt to return to civilization after a catastrophic accident deep in the Alaskan wilderness.
Cast
Production
In March 2024, David Ayer signed on as director with a script by Cameron Alexander that was featured on the 2017 Black List of the year's 'most liked' unproduced screenplays;[1] Alexander will serve as an executive producer. Damien Chazelle and Olivia Hamilton produced the film through their label Wild Chickens Productions, with Paramount Pictures distributing as part of a first look deal between the companies, and Ayer and Chris Long serve as producers through Cedar Park Entertainment.[2] In January 2025, Brad Pitt was announced to be starring in the project, also producing under his Plan B Entertainment banner. Temple Hill Entertainment also joined the project, with Ayer now producing under Crave Films.[3] In February, J. K. Simmons joined the cast, with Anna Lambe joining a month later.[4][5]
Principal photography began in March 2025, in Queenstown, New Zealand.[6]
References
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (December 11, 2017). "The Black List 2017 Screenplays: Post-WWII Tale 'Ruin' Is No. 1 – Full Rankings". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 13, 2017. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (March 22, 2024). "David Ayer To Direct 'Heart Of The Beast' For Paramount, Damien Chazelle Producing". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (January 24, 2025). "Brad Pitt To Produce & Star In 'Heart Of The Beast,' David Ayer's Action Adventure Pic For Paramount". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 24, 2025). "J.K. Simmons Reteams With Brad Pitt & David Ayer For Paramount's 'Heart Of The Beast'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 24, 2025.
- ^ Gajewski, Ryan (March 28, 2025). "'True Detective' Actress Anna Lambe Joins Brad Pitt in 'Heart of the Beast' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 12, 2025.
- ^ Bayer, Kurt (March 6, 2025). "Brad Pitt filming near Queenstown: Hollywood A-lister's latest blockbuster under way". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved April 12, 2025.